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Are there any applications UV-LED printing is not ideal for?
This depends on your inkset. There are a few items that are not suited well for UV printing. If you…
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What kidswear garments are trending right now?
There are some style, fabric, and design highlights that are taking over the kidswear market. In some respects, today’s kidswear…
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How can printers ensure proper calibration of their manual press?
Ensuring proper calibration of your manual press begins with routine and regular monitoring, and upkeep when necessary. Always remember, prevention…
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Springtime Pointers for Shops
Spring is here, yes! Aside from the pollen, this is an excellent time of year, and doubly awesome in our…
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How to Prepare for an OSHA Visit
The first thing to remember: don’t get worked up about the visit. Be cooperative, responsive, and remember, you have rights,…
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The Why of Trade Shows
Every so often someone tells me they don’t go to trade shows, either as an attendee or an exhibitor, because…
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What are some techniques popular in screen printing right now?
2019 is an incredible year for special effect printing techniques. As a screen printer, I can’t go into any department…
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5 Hot Tips for the Wedding Market
Limit the number of revisions allowed. Ask yourself before you get into this market: are you ready and willing to…
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What are some add-ons and supplies printers need to optimize auto printing?
Optimizing your automatic screen printing machine with the right add-ons and screen printing supplies is critical for successful printing. I…
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What is color management?
In simple terms, it means getting accurate color. For many years, our color department has created ICC profiles for each of our…
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How can I ensure a high-quality, well-done sublimated product?
Sublimation heat transfer printing is such a well-established imprinting technology that high quality is quite easy to dial in with…
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What do decorators need to know about marking up patches?
Value is a tricky thing. Is a patch worthless because we can’t get garment-level markups on each one we sell,…
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How can I ensure design accuracy in CorelDRAW?
In both the printing and engraving industries, absolute accuracy can be critical. For instance, sometimes I place a panel of…
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Which hard substrates are ideal for heat transfers?
With the latest generation of laser, inkjet, and sublimation/ink printing systems, the ability to print on a variety of hard…
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What’s the allure of glass and crystal products?
People like nice things. Crystal is a beautiful substrate, and when it’s crafted into stunning awards and presented to a…
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Why is now a great time to invest in UV-LED printing?
UV printers are amazing pieces of equipment, but you must look at the entire picture to understand the versality and…
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